‘The CMC plays an important role in researching the public sector, police and crime, and Professor McMeniman’s academic knowledge will be of great importance to our organisation,’ Mr Moynihan said.

‘The Commission is very pleased to have a person of Professor McMeniman’s experience as one of its members.’

Professor McMeniman has held academic positions at the University of Queensland and Griffith University and has co-authored major national and state reviews and reports relating to language learning and educational research.

She was the inaugural Head of Griffith University’s School of Languages and Applied Linguistics in 1994-95, served as Dean of Education at Griffith from 1996 to 2001 and was Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) from 2002 – 2009.

In 1997 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to education.

Professor McMeniman replaces Dr David Gow whose term expired late last year.

The CMC Commission comprises a full-time Chairperson and four part-time Commissioners.